Charles Barkley rooting for Michigan State to spite Kenny Smith was perfectly petty Posted Mar 24, 2024 With the No. 1 North Carolina Tar Heels facing the No. 9 Michigan State Spartans on Saturday, Charles Barkley was asked about joining the Tom Izzo bandwagon and gave a very succinct and sarcastic answer. “I want Izzo to win because I hate Kenny [Smith].” Barkley joked. Former Tar Heel great Kenny Smith seemed thrilled about the development. (USA Today)